Climate Diplomacy Communications Lead for Global Cities

City of Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Corporate discounts

Career development

Hybrid work options

Job summary

City of Melbourne seeks a C40 Cities Communications Lead for a unique secondment to support external communications for the C40 Co-Chair, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne. You will craft messages, talking points, media releases, op-eds, scripts and other content, coordinating with C40’s Communications Department to amplify the Co-Chair’s voice.

You will shape climate leadership communications across local, national and international levels, delivering campaigns and engaging content with a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with experience in creating and delivering highly impactful communications, content and campaigns, generating high-profile media coverage and innovative content across a variety of platforms.
• Good writing and editorial skills, and an ability to express complex, abstract ideas to a variety of audiences in an accessible and engaging way.
• Speech-writing experience for an elected official or senior leader of a global organisation, and experience briefing elected officials or senior spokespeople for media interviews, speeches, social media content and other public engagements.
• Strong knowledge of media relations and crisis communications, with experience securing coverage for complex issues and building and maintaining effective partnerships with key stakeholders, funders and organisations.
• Passion for C40’s mission and climate action, with subject-matter knowledge of the climate sector and established media contacts, particularly across environmental and climate reporting.
• Excellent project management, communication and relationship management skills, with a collaborative approach and the ability to build strong stakeholder partnerships and act as an effective ambassador.
• Experience managing media at major high-profile international events, including staffing press rooms and organising and delivering press conferences.
• Experience in digital communications and social media, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic media and communications initiatives for the Co-Chair, elevating their profile as a leader in global climate action.
• Identify proactive and reactive media opportunities, showcasing impact locally, nationally and internationally.
• Act as the key communications liaison between C40 and the City of Melbourne, coordinating information flow and managing stakeholders.
• Create speeches, media releases, op-eds, briefing materials, talking points, video scripts and social media content.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists and media outlets to secure coverage and influence.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Speech writing

Content creation

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

City of Melbourne seeks a C40 Cities Communications Lead for a unique secondment to support external communications for the C40 Co-Chair, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne. You will craft messages, talking points, media releases, op-eds, scripts and other content, coordinating with C40’s Communications Department to amplify the Co-Chair’s voice.

You will shape climate leadership communications across local, national and international levels, delivering campaigns and engaging content with a proven